Cybersecurity

Overview

The Cybersecurity programme of the International Hellenic University is also designed to deliver cutting-edge, up-to-date cybercrime investigation techniques, strategies and tactics that allow students to understand and tackle emerging trends in cybercrime.

This program enhances knowledge and develop practical skills in cybercrime while offers in-depth study, develop critical, analytical and technical skills involving the principles, practices and techniques of Cybercrime Investigation. The courses include lectures and laboratories exercises with the later technologies by leading academics from Greece and abroad, along with projects and dissertation work, which ensures that graduate students equipped with state-of-the-art scientific knowledge and modern practical skills, on their way to become highly competitive at international level.

The main subject areas included in the taught modules:

• Digital Forensics

• Intrusion detection and Network Security

• Security Audit & Compliance

This program is designed for University graduates of Informatics/Computer Science, Electrical Engineering but also of Natural Sciences, Economic and Business Departments, with a background in ICT and a strong motivation to pursue a career in Cyber Security.

Career Paths

Graduates from the MSc in Cybersecurity programme can play a pivotal role in the unremitting operation of virtually any company or organization, by safeguarding their most valuable asset, their information. Therefore, a multitude of employment opportunities are envisaged for graduates of this programme. Indicatively they include:

• ICT companies

• Government organisations and institutions

• Multinational Corporations and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

• e-business companies

• Mobile network providers and broadband Internet providers

• Sensor networks and telematics companies

• Consulting and auditing companies

• Research institutes

• Education, training and certification

• Defense industry